At the DSDC we recommend using the term stress and distress, because most changes in behaviour are caused by heightened levels of stress for the person living with dementia. This stress can be caused by any number of things. Until we can identify the cause of the stress it can be difficult to alleviate the individuals stress levels.
The article discusses the care for a dementia hospital patient under distress and who is disoriented. An overview of the behaviour of a distressed dementia patient, including the possibility they may act aggressively, is provided.
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A key message in the World Health Organization’s report on dementia emphasizes the need to improve public and professional attitudes to dementia and its understanding, while acknowledging the fact that the workforce in dementia care is becoming increasingly diverse culturally. Objectives: To explore possible differences among formal caretakers from varied cultural background in their attitudes toward the autonomy and human dignity of patients with dementia.
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From April 2018, Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin will run a new dementia respite service at the Choices Housing Association building at Withywood on Ellesmere Road, Shrewsbury. It’s an opportunity for carers to have a full day to do what they would like to do, safe in the knowledge their loved one is being cared for by a trained, experienced caring team. Set in the brand new building with fantastic facilities, the respite service will be every Monday, excluding public holidays 10am – 4pm.
Late-onset Alzheimer disease (AD) is highly heritable. Genome-wide association studies have identified more than 20 AD risk genes. The precise mechanism through which many of these genes are associated with AD remains unknown.. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
MEETINGDEM investigated whether the Dutch Meeting Centres Support Programme (MCSP) could be implemented in Italy, Poland, and the UK with comparable benefits. This paper reports on the impact on people living with dementia attending pilot Meeting Centres in the 3 countries.. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of tumour necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors (TNF-αI) on Alzheimer's disease-associated pathology.. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
Merete Osler and colleagues' Article on Electroconvulsive therapy and risk of dementia in patients with affective disorders comes, as do all Lancet Psychiatry papers, with a Research in Context panel. In this case, the cultural context, as well as the clinical background, is essential to understand the significance of the paper and to interpret its reception.. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the most effective treatment for severe episodes of mood disorders. Temporary memory loss is a common side-effect, but ongoing discussions exist regarding potential long-term adverse cognitive outcomes. Only a few studies have examined the frequency of dementia in patients after ECT. The aim of this study was to examine the association between ECT and risk of subsequent dementia in patients with a first-time hospital diagnosis of affective disorder.. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
[Comment] Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains a treatment that raises controversy despite its endorsement for specific indications by clinical guidelines such as those from the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.1 Central to the controversy is disagreement over the balance between the potential benefits and harms of ECT, especially in a patient group whose severity of illness arguably makes them particularly vulnerable. In The Lancet Psychiatry, Merete Osler and colleagues2 report the findings from their cohort study of patients in Denmark with a first hospital contact for an affective disorder from 2005 to end of 2015, comparing the incidence of dementia in those who had received ECT with those who had not.
A look at the progress made since the launch of John’s Campaign for the right of family carers to support people with dementia
It is three years since John’s Campaign launched with the goal of making hospitals and other care settings as welcoming and accessible to family and carers of people with dementia as they are to parents of children.
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Hospital stays can have significant negative effects for people with dementia. This article explores methods of improving dementia care in general hospital wards. Taking its starting point as the importance of person-centred care, it explores ways of improving the ward environment, meaningful activities, personal history work, involving carers, and identifying and treating delirium. Practical strategies are suggested in each of these areas.
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Clinical and preclinical studies firmly support the involvement of the inflammation in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Despite acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEI) being widely used in AD patients, there is no conclusive evidence about their impact on the inflammatory response.. SSSFT staff can use the OVID link, or you can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
More understanding is needed about the emotional experiences of dementia from the perspective of the individual. This understanding can then inform the provision of health care to meet individual needs. This systematic review aimed to present all available descriptions of emotional distress and explanations for emotional distress experienced by individuals with dementia, articulated personally and by others.. To read the full article, log in using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens details. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.
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The Dementia Profile is designed to improve the availability and accessibility of information on dementia. The data are presented in an interactive tool that allows users to view and analyse them in a user-friendly format.
The position statement concludes that:
the evidence base in this area is very limited;
there is no evidence that specific nutrients or food supplements affect the risk of cognitive impairment or dementia;
there is some observational evidence that greater adherence to a Mediterranean dietary pattern may be associated with reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia